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Archer
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This might be a long shot, but considering the eclectic interests of members here, I thought it was worth a try. My wife has some vintage Burberry clothing she wants to move along that she was given many years ago by an aunt of hers, but we are unsure how to date or value it (she doesn't wear it). If anyone has any knowledge on this and might be able to help, or point me to a source, that would be appreciated thanks.

She has a coat, umbrella, and scarf. I can post photo if needed.

Cheers, Al
 
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If it’s just a few items, eBay is easiest. Poshmark if you have a bunch of stuff or are a regular seller.
Where I live, there are several excellent ladies consignment stores that specialize in high end clothing. It may be worth looking up ladies consignment in the area.
Beware though, most people who consign end up buying more stuff at these shops than they sell.
 
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Not sure where you are, but my wife uses the Vinted app - it is specifically for clothing, and is in the U.K. and US I think. As @JwRosenthal says though, she’s someone who buys more than she sells…
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grailed.com might be a good avenue to sell as well / list. could try to search there for comps / pricing
 
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I would just donate to Goodwill or similar organization. Someone would love to buy it and you'd get a tax right off.
 
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Archer Archer
This might be a long shot, but considering the eclectic interests of members here, I thought it was worth a try. My wife has some vintage Burberry clothing she wants to move along that she was given many years ago by an aunt of hers, but we are unsure how to date or value it (she doesn't wear it). If anyone has any knowledge on this and might be able to help, or point me to a source, that would be appreciated thanks.

She has a coat, umbrella, and scarf. I can post photo if needed.

Cheers, Al
take a look at the real real website as they deal with a lot of vintage stock

https://www.therealreal.com
 
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
If it’s just a few items, eBay is easiest. Poshmark if you have a bunch of stuff or are a regular seller.
Where I live, there are several excellent ladies consignment stores that specialize in high end clothing. It may be worth looking up ladies consignment in the area.
Beware though, most people who consign end up buying more stuff at these shops than they sell.

Ditto the consignment. We have several places here that do this and they are very popular. Good prices for quality vintage items. Not sure if you’ll make the most money this way, but it will be the easiest.
 
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threalreal also consigned.

I think there was a place in Queen West in Toronto that has Vintage consignment as well.
 
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Consignment is the least amount of hassle for high end stuff, your wife will probably get about 50% of the price the store ends up selling them for if the items are in good condition. Now would be a good time to find a consignment shop to sell them to since those items are about to be seasonally appropriate.

Otherwise, eBay. Poshmark and Mercari make it hard for occasional sellers to be noticed.
 
Archer
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Thanks for all the advice! Much appreciated, and I think some form of consignment will likely be the best course of action, but it's my wife's stuff, so she will have the final decision.

Since everyone likes photos on this site...



I think this label put the coat from the 60's or 70's at the latest based on what I've found so far:



Umbrella uses wood for almost everything:





Scarf is quite nice:



 
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Archer Archer
This might be a long shot, but considering the eclectic interests of members here, I thought it was worth a try. My wife has some vintage Burberry clothing she wants to move along that she was given many years ago by an aunt of hers, but we are unsure how to date or value it (she doesn't wear it). If anyone has any knowledge on this and might be able to help, or point me to a source, that would be appreciated thanks.

She has a coat, umbrella, and scarf. I can post photo if needed.

Cheers, Al
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Hi Archer

This Burberry pattern has suffered an image crisis in recent years due to certain D list celebs such as the lady above ( a former soap star) wearing them. However there are signs that's its becoming popular again. The mac in particular is a nice item and even though it says made in England I actually think it was made in Burberrys welsh factory before they moved production overseas. They still make a mac like this which costs a fortune but you would only get a fraction of that second hand. I sold one I picked up In a charity shop for around £130 a couple of years ago now. The scarf and umbrella will also attract bids too and they are unisex items which is a plus. Put them on ebay and let them fly is my advice.
 
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The mac in particular is a nice item and even though it says made in England I actually think it was made in Burberrys welsh factory before they moved production overseas.

Of course you may be right but Wales is not a foregone conclusion. I am no Burberry expert but have had family work for them in Yorkshire making macs and trench coats aplenty over the years.
 
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Of course you may be right but Wales is not a foregone conclusion. I am no Burberry expert but have had family work for them in Yorkshire making macs and trench coats aplenty over the years.

Yes, it could be Castleford made.
 
JwRosenthal
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I found that exact scarf in a local ladies consignment- same vintage as well (by the tag)- I wear it, its a classic, it’s awesome. Maybe consign the rest and keep the scarf 😉
 
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Also, from what I remember from my hard core thrift days, the “Burberrys” versus “Burburry” denotes a change in time frame- I just don’t remember when the cut-off was. But anything “Burburrys” is great stuff. I have a stunning raglan sleeve houndstooth tweed top coat that’s Burberrys made in England from the 60’s- outstanding coat.
 
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